Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.

Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

Stanly Community College's Criminal Justice graduates have continued their studies at universities in NC and around the country. The AAS degree might not be fully transferable to some universities.

Some graduates have continued their education at the following colleges and universities, although these colleges and universities may or may not currently have an articulation agreement.

Catawba College
Columbia College
Gardner-Webb University
Fayetteville State University
Norwich University
Liberty University
Lees-McRae College
Pfeiffer University
UNC-Charlotte
Western Carolina University
Fort Hays State University
Winston-Salem State University

Admission Requirements

Submit a properly completed Application for Admission to the Admissions Office at Stanly Community College.

Submit all official transcripts to the Admissions Office at SCC; an official copy of a high school transcript showing successful completion of all requirements for a diploma. A GED certificate indicating a passing score or an adult high school diploma is acceptable in lieu of a regular high school diploma. An official transcript copy from each college, university, or other post-secondary institution attended by the applicant must be submitted to the Admissions Office at SCC if the applicant wishes to be considered for transfer credit.

Complete the placement test (ASSET or COMPASS). Applicants who have previously completed and may be exempt from placement testing. Applicants presenting ASSET or COMPASS scores older than five years will be required to retest.

Criteria for Progressions

Students are recommended to follow the course sequence in their progression toward graduation. Students are encouraged to take all Developmental Courses prior to beginning Criminal Justice Technology courses.

Grading scales for students are as follows:

A = 90 - 100 (Exceeding Expectations);

B = 80 - 89 (Meeting Expectations);

C = 70 - 79 (Approaching Expectations);

F = 0 - 69 (Does Not Meet Expectations);

S = Satisfactory Passing.

To progress in the Criminal Justice Technology program, all students must make a grade of C or higher or S in all courses. Students earning less than a C in any course must repeat the course as soon as possible.

Criteria for Graduation

To be eligible for graduation a student must:

Complete all course requirements, earning a grade of C or higher.

Complete an Application for Graduation.

Pay a graduation fee at the time of registration for the last semester.

Earn at least one-fourth of credits required for a degree, diploma, or certificate from SCC.

Fulfill all financial obligations to the College

Withdrawing from Classes

Instructors will enforce the SCC withdrawal policy if a student:

requests withdrawal, or

has two consecutive weeks of absences, regardless of contact, for a 16 week (full-semester) or one week of absence, regardless of contact, for an 8 week, or

is not meeting the requirements of the course. The student may withdraw or drop the course by the date as published in the Academic Calendar for each semester. Students will be assigned a W (Withdrawn) by the Records and Registration Office.

Students will not be allowed to withdraw from the course during the last two weeks of the semester. Instructors who initiate drops during the last two weeks of the term must assign a grade to the student from the grading system as published in the SCC catalog.